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This vast country is decidedly different from its neighbour to the south. Canada's English and French traditions and mix of migrants provides the ingredients for a thriving multicultural society. Although the second biggest country in the world next to Russia, 98% of the population lives within 100 miles from the American border.

Canadians, proud though they are of their history and their hockey, wrestle with the definition of what it is to be a Canadian. When asked they usually stress the ways in which they are different to the US.

Whatever the answer Canadians are an easy-going, friendly people who are warm to welcome visitors. Want to learn more? Look no further than our Canada Trivia Playing Cards. Let's introduce a few facts...eh!

Did you know for instance that O'Canada was not proclaimed the national anthem until July 1st, 1980, 100 years after it was first sung on June 24, 1880!

Also at Reversing Falls, New Brunswick the rapids appear to reverse themselves because the strong tide rises faster than the river can empty and so the tidewater pushes the river water back upstream.

This double deck pack of Canada Trivia Playing Cards has 108 interesting facts about Canada divided evenly into interesting things to see and do in Canada and general Canadian trivia in both English and French. Famous people, events, history, geography and more - all yours to discover. A great way to educate yourself about Canada and Canadians. A great gift idea if you're planning a trip abroad or if you are expecting visitors.

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Our double deck Beer Recipes Playing Cards features 54 Main Dishes and 54 Desert Recipes adding body and flavor to your daily dining. Beers innumerable tastes will add just the right touch to your next kitchen creation!

Poker - a game of chance or a game of skill? Chance, because of the random dealing of playing cards; skill as players have to make informed decisions based on the risk-reward nature of the game and the general probabilities presented with each hand.

Among the more interesting tips and trivia contained in our Poker Tips & Trivia Playing Cards are the following:

When players are placing their bets watch which chips they use. Using small denomination chips for the same size bet usually denotes weakness or a bluff while using larger denomination chips often subconsciously indicates confidence and strength. If you are betting using a black chip to bet $100 it looks like a smaller wager than a bet of $90 using three green chips and three red chips even though it's $10 more. If your opponent is inexperienced you can put more chips in the pot when you would like him to fold and the greater number of chips in the pot is more intimidating than only one and conversely if you are looking for action, bet with fewer chips.

Alice Ivers, better known as "Poker Alice", moved to Colorado from England in 1860 and eventually married a mine who played cards. She often accompanied him and after he died started playing for a living. She earned the nickname "Poker Alice" having been able to make as much as $6,000 gambling on a good night. Alice claims to have won more than $250,000 gambling over the years and to have never once cheated as she new how to count cards and figure the odds and was skilled at "reading" other players while remaining stone-faced herself.

An intriguing combination of Poker Trivia and Poker Tips, while there's no guarantee you're going to win you will however learn more about the game and the interesting personalities who play for a living and for pleasure when you explore the world of poker with our Poker Tips & Trivia Playing Cards.

Poker - a game of chance or a game of skill? Chance, because of the random dealing of playing cards; skill as players have to make informed decisions based on the risk-reward nature of the game and the general probabilities presented with each hand.

Among the more interesting tips and trivia contained in our Poker Tips & Trivia Playing Cards are the following:

When players are placing their bets watch which chips they use. Using small denomination chips for the same size bet usually denotes weakness or a bluff while using larger denomination chips often subconsciously indicates confidence and strength. If you are betting using a black chip to bet $100 it looks like a smaller wager than a bet of $90 using three green chips and three red chips even though it's $10 more. If your opponent is inexperienced you can put more chips in the pot when you would like him to fold and the greater number of chips in the pot is more intimidating than only one and conversely if you are looking for action, bet with fewer chips.

Alice Ivers, better known as "Poker Alice", moved to Colorado from England in 1860 and eventually married a mine who played cards. She often accompanied him and after he died started playing for a living. She earned the nickname "Poker Alice" having been able to make as much as $6,000 gambling on a good night. Alice claims to have won more than $250,000 gambling over the years and to have never once cheated as she new how to count cards and figure the odds and was skilled at "reading" other players while remaining stone-faced herself.

An intriguing combination of Poker Trivia and Poker Tips, while there's no guarantee you're going to win you will however learn more about the game and the interesting personalities who play for a living and for pleasure when you explore the world of poker with our Poker Tips & Trivia Playing Cards.

Comes in two individual packages of 54 cards each.

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